noun
wearing draped over one shoulder (like a kasaya)
Describes the manner of wearing a garment, especially a Buddhist monk's robe (袈裟), draped diagonally across the body from one shoulder. Also used for any clothing worn in a similar asymmetrical style.
See also: 袈裟
僧侶は袈裟懸けに衣をまとっていた。
The monk wore his robe draped over one shoulder like a kasaya.
noun
diagonal slash from the shoulder (with a sword)
A sword technique where the cut is delivered diagonally from the shoulder downward, resembling the line of a kasaya draped over the body. Often used in historical or martial arts contexts.
See also: 袈裟切り
彼は袈裟懸けに斬りつけた。
He slashed diagonally from the shoulder with his sword.
Compound of 袈裟 (kesa, 'kasaya, Buddhist robe') + 懸け (kake, 'hanging, draping'). The sword-slash sense derives from the resemblance of the diagonal cut to the line of a draped kasaya.